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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.82, 1,140.04 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.82, 1,140.04 and 565.20 is: 780.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.82 : 1,140.04 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.82/1,140.04 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.82x = 1,140.04 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.82x = 644,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,350.61/825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.26

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